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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1890
Page
4
FOR PRESIDENT JUDGE, CHARLES H. NOYES, of Warren. Subject to decision of Democratic District Convention.
A lengthy political summary notes Gov. Borts’s inauguration in Des Moines as Iowa’s first Democratic governor in 34 years, Oregon returns Democrats as governor and Republicans hold legislature, and Reed remains favored for president in Maine. It also covers a silver bill vote in Congress, silver storage schemes urged by Farmers Alliance, and steam heating adoption by railroads reducing stove use in passenger cars.
Census estimates will show Warren expanding as vacant lots fill, more youth stay, and in-migration continues. Real estate prices climb, banking deposits rise, and surrounding towns like Glade and Pleasant grow, with Warren at the core of a larger valley community expanding toward Youngsville to Sheffield. The piece hints at a future compact city but adds no firm dates.
A satirical parable about a reckless youth spared by a rattlesnake. The story mocks Republicans and a list of figures including McKinley bill Speaker Reed and O C Allen Geo Higgins and Col Watson. It suggests gratitude for calamities that supposedly reform the party.
The piece shows a split Democratic field with Delamater as likely nominee for governor while Pattison Wallace and Elliott vie for support. Rural voters back Pattison. leaders lean toward Wallace. Conventions rarely run by machinery, leaving open the party’s choice with other names mentioned.
The Erie congressman Culbertson in an interview blasts Chairman Andrews and Quay, denounces the Republican machine, and backs Pattison over Delamater for governor. He warns that with Quay steering, the party will go to the dogs. even Pennsylvania Republicans grow weary.
The Harrisburg Republican state convention looms two weeks away with Delamater widely seen as the likely governor nominee though a strong independents group oppose him for backing from the Quay faction. The piece notes recent defections in Erie and Forest counties and questions whether independent Republicans will stand firm against party bosses as votes approach.
Fragmented dispatch covers intra party friction over speaker Reed's ban on amendments to the silver bill. Nebraska’s Connell denounces the gag as an outrage while urging fair debate, and references a broader push to remonetize silver. Also notes local political chatter, public notices, and a medicinal testimonial about Burdock Blood Bitters.
Jur 10 Serater Delamater announced he had captured at least three fourths of the delegates and felt confident to win the nomination at the convention. In the city Hastings factions hint Quay may intercede or a compromise candidate could emerge, while Patrick Foley of Pittsburgh moved about town with private business as speculation swirled around the party’s next steps.
At a Venango county agricultural society meeting held on the 21st the body adopted a resolution endorsing the Grange Patrons of Husbandry the Farmers Alliance the Farmers League and the National Farmers Congress as unions to unite farmers for welfare socially politically and financially M J W Cain urged unity not as a party but to study and discuss issues at home Next an ad notes Ohio wrought steel ranges sold by Wm Spinner Also a medical testimonial from L L Gorsuen M D of Toledo Ohio praises Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers a 100 reward for cures Unrelated notices include a marriage Lanning Lee in Greenville and a carpet weaving ad by Christopher Lessler with pricing
Buffalo shoppers are urged to use mail order for convenience as letters flood in daily. The store highlights flannel shirts in various fabrics and prices, silk blouses, pongees, and Jaeger products with Dr. Jaeger’s endorsement, emphasizing contrast with ginghams and the season’s fashion.
Our agency for Western Pennsylvania now handles Berlin Collars Cuffs and Full Dress Shirts. They claim to be the best factory in the world and offer a fine line of Paris made Lawn Ties and novelties in Black and White Lawns. A thousand and one new neckwear items are also available.
Morley announces season of English hose and underwear with color and quality guarantees. A complete new line features Kilts and Jersey Suits, plus a mother’s friend shirt waist. The children’s department showcases many new spring items.
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